MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECH, SR

MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECH, SR

Description:
About Our Organization

The Laboratory for Molecular Medicine (LMM) is an integral component of the PartnersHealthcare Center for Personalized Genetic Medicine, an academic center with a mission to promote genetics and genomics in medicine. The LMM is located at 65 Landsdowne St., Cambridge, MA. It is a CLIA-approved molecular diagnostic lab that performs genetic testing for a variety of disorders.

General Overview

The senior molecular diagnostic technician organizes and performs routine tests, while providing general direction and guidance to other lab technicians.

Job Description

The clinical lab technician will organize and perform routine laboratory tests including but not limited to:

1) Extract and quantify DNA from blood and other tissue samples.

2) Perform gel electrophoresis and other techniques to analyze DNA and RNA products.

3) Perform PCR and DNA sequencing reactions.

4) Use robotics to perform repetitive laboratory techniques.

5) Learn how to use new instruments and implement their use in new tests.

6) Participate in lab meetings and generate ideas for improving efficiency and productivity in the labs operations.

7) Manages and organizes laboratory projects.

8) Create and update standard operating protocols.

9) Follow existing protocols and regulations to QC equipment and reagents.

10) Enter requisition information and other report related data into a computer system.

11) Independently troubleshoot abnormal results with minimal oversight and feedback.

12) Train technicians on existing platforms.

13) Mentor entry-level technicians.

14) Implement new infrastructures to the lab, including new technologies and platforms.

15) Act as liaison with other laboratories and scientific cores.

16) Give general technical guidance to other members of lab.

17) Communicates basic lab needs to Lab Manager for both technical and administrative issues.

18) Responsible for organizing and maintaining laboratory inventory.

19) Serve as lab Fire Safety Officer and Chemical Safety Officer.

20) Oversees the progress of clinical cases through the lab and troubleshoots difficult or atypical cases.

21) Participates in quality control/ quality assurance/ quality improvement programs including but not limited to: Proficiency testing, identifying and improving assay problems, maintaining log of atypical cases, etc.

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision to lower technical and support personnel as assigned.

Inventory procurements and management within assigned budget.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good computer skills

Ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team

Dedication to excellence

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics or related science field.

Requires 4+ years of molecular laboratory experience.

Masters degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, or related science field is a plus.

Working Environment

May be exposed to disease-bearing specimens, hazardous chemicals or fumes, or other hazards normally associated with a clinical lab setting. Work environment may be noisy or crowded.
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Company Profile:
Founded in 1811, Massachusetts General Hospital is the third-oldest general hospital in the country, and the oldest and largest in New England. The 907-bed world-renowned medical center offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. The largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, MGH is on the cutting edge of patient care, research and medical education. It is the largest nongovernment employer in the city of Boston, with more than 21,500 employees.

MGH is among the leading medical institutions continuously recognized by U.S. News & World Report's annual honor roll of America's best hospitals. In 2009, MGH ranked fifth nationally, with MGH Psychiatry ranking first in that specialty for the 14th consecutive year. MGH has been named to the list since the publication began conducting the survey in 1990.

In 2008, MGH again was named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes health care organizations that provide the best in nursing care and to uphold the tradition of excellence in professional nursing practice. MGH was the first Massachusetts hospital to earn the Magnet designation in 2003.

MGH has repeatedly been named an employer of choice. Most recently, it was named to The Globe 100, a list of the top employers in Massachusetts compiled by The Boston Globe. The hospital has also earned a spot on Conceive magazine's 2009 list of the Top 50 Workplaces for Prospective Parents.

A career with MGH means you'll be part of a rich legacy of providing top-quality patient care and an integral part of ensuring that our success continues. Located in Boston, MGH is accessible by several MBTA lines. Our benefits and perks are outstanding and include health/dental insurance, a retirement plan, 403b, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, childcare center and a fitness center. There is only one MGH! For more information, please visit us at .

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.